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We thank the outgoing Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Eyal Zamir for his service and welcome MG Herzi Halevi to his new position!
Israel will continue to build a better military and develop our strength as the people's army.
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After a condo collapsed in Surfside, Florida, an IDF aid delegation came to assist on the ground. This is Operation Helping Hand:
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Overnight, our troops thwarted the largest smuggling attempt in the last few years on the Lebanon-Israel Border.
IDF troops & the Israeli Police spotted the smuggling attempt and confiscated 43 guns worth
₪2,700,000.
We are examining the possibility of Hezbollah’s involvement.
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2014 #OTD: We launched Operation Protective Edge to defend Israel from Hamas rockets, terror tunnels & kidnappings.
2021: Hamas still controls Gaza, uses human shields & spends more of its ppl’s money on weapons than ever.
Hamas won’t change.
We remain ready to defend Israel.
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Thank you and farewell, Mr. President! We will continue to guard over the State of Israel and keep the Israeli hope alive.
P.S. Looking forward to seeing you in reserves. twitter.com/PresidentRuvi/…
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We salute the soldiers in units across the IDF who were awarded with the Israel Defense Prize yesterday for their significant contribution to protecting the people of Israel.
We are always innovating to keep our country safe. 🏆
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Ever watched an action movie and wondered if it’s realistic?
Here’s your chance to see what real pilots think of these famous flight scenes:
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Unbreakable alliance.
Enduring friendship.
Unwavering bond.
Happy #4thofJuly to all those dedicated to defending freedom.
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A joint aid delegation of @IAFsite and Israel's Fire Brigade just departed to assist in extinguishing fires that broke out in Cyprus.
IAF firefighting aircraft will bring flame retardants and technical equipment to help our ally in their time of need.
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In response to arson balloons launched at Israel, the IDF struck a weapons manufacturing site and a rocket launcher belonging to Hamas tonight.
The IDF will continue to respond firmly to all terror attempts emanating from the Gaza Strip.
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45 years ago, 4 terrorists hijacked a civilian aircraft with 248 passengers & forced the plane to land in Entebbe, Uganda.
This is the story of the rescue mission, as told by the former Director of the Mossad, Tamir Pardo, who served as an IDF officer in Operation Entebbe.
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“During Operation Guardian of the Walls, the IDF saw an example of multi-arena operational activity… Anyone who tries to harm the State of Israel with offensive activity, will meet a significant response.”
—LTG Aviv Kohavi at the graduation ceremony of Officers Course yesterday
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In response to the arson balloons launched from Gaza toward Israel today, IDF fighter jets struck a weapons manufacturing site used to research and develop weapons belonging to Hamas tonight.
The IDF will respond firmly against terror attempts from Gaza.
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Our troops apprehended a suspect who stabbed an IDF soldier and stole her weapon in the Jordan Valley.
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Today concludes the "Tri-Lightning 2" F-35I (Adir) joint exercise between @IAFsite, @USMC & the @RoyalAirForce in southern Israel.
The forces drilled air-to-air combat, avoidance maneuvering of advanced surface-to-air threats & targeted strikes.
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On the ground!
The IDF’s delegation to Miami landed today. Members of our Home Front Command will provide assistance to the rescue crews operating at the site of the disaster.
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The Commander of the National Rescue Unit in the Home Front Command, Col. (res.) Golan Vach, will lead the delegation along with a rep. of @IsraelMFA.
The delegation consists of approx. 10 Home Front Command res. officers, all top experts in engineering & social care efforts.
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A delegation from the IDF’s Home Front Command will depart tonight to assist in the rescue efforts and care of those affected by the Miami disaster.
The IDF is ready to respond, act and assist in the effort to save lives and support our allies.
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A short while ago, our troops spotted a suspect approaching a community south of Nablus.
The community’s security officer spotted the suspect with a knife. The officer then operated to stop the suspect.
The suspect sustained an injury & is receiving IDF medical treatment.
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The sky isn’t the limit ✈️
Today, after three years of training, 39 cadets in the 182nd Flight Course officially became Israeli Air Force pilots!
Learn more about how these pilots earned their wings: idf.il/52399/
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Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, ended his week-long visit in the US today.
A series of meetings were held with the @USArmy, incl. the Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Mark A. Milley.
Kohavi also met @SecDef Lloyd Austin, the APNSA & Heads of the @CIA & @ODNIgov.
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Today, 13 European Ambassadors joined @elnetwork_eu and the @IsraelMFA for a tour of our naval base in Haifa to learn how we defend Israeli civilians & the energy infrastructure in the region.
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LTG Aviv Kohavi met with the Commander of @CENTCOM, Gen. McKenzie, & other senior members.
"Our operational cooperation with the US military has reached an unprecedented level & the issues agreed upon during my visit will help elevate our cooperation capabilities."
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Onwards and upwards!
Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler is the new International spokesperson and Head of the International Public Affairs, Public Diplomacy and Social Media offices in the Israel Defense Forces.
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